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caught in the crossfire caught in the crossfire1. Literally in the middle of an exchange of gunfire. Police officers are often caught in the crossfire when apprehending criminals.2. Affected by or made to be involved in a conflict or issue that one is not a part of. I was caught in the crossfire of their argument over the budget, but I refused to take sides and told them to work it out on their own.See also: caught, crossfirecaught in the crossfire 1. Lit. trapped between two lines of enemy fire. I was caught in the crossfire and dove into a ditch to keep from getting killed. 2. and caught in the middle Fig. caught between two arguing people or groups, making it difficult to remain neutral. Bill and Ann were arguing, and poor Bobby, their son, was caught in the middle.See also: caught, crossfire |